The GS110EMX comes with 8 Gigabit Ethernet ports and 2 uplink 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit (5-speed) ports that provide either 100 Megabit, 1-Gigabit, 2.5-Gigabit, 5-Gigabit or 10-Gigabit connectivity. The two uplink ports automatically detect which speed is needed by the connected device and provides the adequate speed. Moreover these two Multi-speed switch ports can be connected with regular Cat5E Ethernet cables, without the need to upgrade to Cat6 wiring, therefore reducing wiring costs and hassle. The GS110EMX offers flexible mounting options - they can be mounted in a rack, on a wall or can be used as a desktop switch. Moreover the compact and fanless design make the GS110EMX ideal for any home or business environment.